Thinking through tasks: a new therapy aims to help kids with intellectual disability master daily life
NCT ID NCT07737405
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This pilot study tests a therapy protocol based on cognitive-occupational principles (CO-OP) for children and adolescents aged 10-21 with mild to moderate intellectual disability. The intervention involves weekly 45-minute sessions over 12-15 weeks, delivered by occupational therapists, focusing on improving performance and satisfaction with daily tasks. Researchers will measure changes using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure before and after the therapy.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a cognitive-occupational therapy approach called CO-OP (Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this therapy protocol could provide an evidence-based tool for occupational therapists to help children and adolescents with intellectual disability improve their daily living skills.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy requires active participation and may not work for everyone.
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